Today, we celebrate the iconic Norfolk & Western 1218, one of the most powerful and beloved steam locomotives in railroad history! Known for its sheer size, strength, and timeless design, #1218 was a symbol of engineering excellence when it first hit the tracks and continues to inspire train enthusiasts everywhere! Let’s honor the 1218 and all the memories it has created along the way. Share your favorite stories, photos, or moments with this legendary locomotive in the comments!#NorfolkAndWeste
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A-Class locomotive #1218 has just been rebuilt at Norfolk Southern's Birmingham Alabama shops and begins her journey to Roanoke, Virginia. From the Pentrex show "N&W Class-A 1218" https://rfd.video/NW1218 | Steam Giants
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It’s 12/18 day on the calendar! To celebrate the 1218, let’s take a cab ride on the locomotive during an excursion in the early 90s. The 1218 is currently on display at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Va. with no immediate plans for restoration. Video: Roger Holmes This cab ride and much more steam on NS from the 80s and 90s can be found and purchased on dvd by clicking: http://www.greenfrog.com/HO_SteamNSCollection_DVD.shtml | Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611
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𝐕𝐌𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 🚂💨 ➠ 𝑵&𝑾 𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑺 𝑨 #1218: The Class A #1218 train was a formidable machine designed to transport coal between the cities of Roanoke and Norfolk in Virginia. This train was built in record time, taking only two weeks to complete at the height of World War II, breaking all previous records at the N&W locomotive shop. Out of all the Class A trains, #1218 is the last remaining one. After its retirement in July 1959, it was sold to the Union Carbide C
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Happy #1218 Day! The N&W Class A #1218 was built in record time, taking only two weeks to complete, breaking all previous records at the N&W locomotive shop. 1218 was built in Norfolk and Western’s East End Shops in Roanoke, Virginia in 1943. Out of all the Class A trains, #1218 is the last remaining one and was a popular excursion before officially retiring. We are proud to have it housed here with us at the museum and invite you all to join us in celebrating today! 🎉 #virginiamuseumoftranspor
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟏𝟐𝟏𝟖 𝐃𝐚𝐲🚂 Come check out the 1218 on 12/18! The steam locomotive was built i…
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